Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Incredible decor and intimate space, think Steampunk meets 1920's Speakeasy style...get transported
back in time. Remember no shorts, jeans, sandals or trainers; I'm not into dress codes but make an exception for this place.
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The Edison
Incredible decor and intimate space, think Steampunk meets 1920's Speakeasy style...get transported
back in time. Remember no shorts, jeans, sandals or trainers; I'm not into dress codes but make an exception for this place.
The Rooftop at the Standard is not to be missed; check out
the waterbed lounge chairs. Hopefully the night(or day) you pick will be some of their amazing DJ performances...
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The Rooftop
550 Flower StThe Rooftop at the Standard is not to be missed; check out
the waterbed lounge chairs. Hopefully the night(or day) you pick will be some of their amazing DJ performances...
Big windows, great drinks and cool venue on the edge of the Fashion District. Often you can catch a great DJ here on weeknights or weekends.
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Pattern Bar
100 W 9th StBig windows, great drinks and cool venue on the edge of the Fashion District. Often you can catch a great DJ here on weeknights or weekends.
The bar that started the neighborhood...Spring Street
bar is an institution in itself
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Spring Steet Bar
626 S Spring StThe bar that started the neighborhood...Spring Street
bar is an institution in itself
Parks & Nature
This is a great hike to one of LA's iconic landmarks.
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Hollywood Sign The Canyon Drive Trail
Canyon DriveThis is a great hike to one of LA's iconic landmarks.
Beautiful park with nice lawns for a picnic, and a water feature for the kids to play in.
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Iphaki YaseGrand
200 N Grand AveBeautiful park with nice lawns for a picnic, and a water feature for the kids to play in.
Sightseeing
Get a panoramic view of our great city, along with an
outside clear slide from one floor to another!
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U.S. Bank Tower
Get a panoramic view of our great city, along with an
outside clear slide from one floor to another!
Featured in the original "Blade Runner" movie, the
Bradbury Building boasts an open air "bird's nest" design
and original elevators still operated by pulleys and
weights.
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bradbury building
304 South BroadwayFeatured in the original "Blade Runner" movie, the
Bradbury Building boasts an open air "bird's nest" design
and original elevators still operated by pulleys and
weights.
Beautiful original theater from the heyday of the LA
theater era!
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Los Angeles Theatre
615 S BroadwayBeautiful original theater from the heyday of the LA
theater era!
Another famous piece of LA history, the United Artists Building, now the Ace Hotel, has a nice rooftop area with pool and bar.
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Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayAnother famous piece of LA history, the United Artists Building, now the Ace Hotel, has a nice rooftop area with pool and bar.
Iconic Griffth Observatory is set in the beautiful Griffith
Park, one of the largest city parks in the US.
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdIconic Griffth Observatory is set in the beautiful Griffith
Park, one of the largest city parks in the US.
Arts & Culture
Excellent orchestral music venue, the LA Philharmonic is tops and the concert hall itself is one of a kind!
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Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveExcellent orchestral music venue, the LA Philharmonic is tops and the concert hall itself is one of a kind!
More than a bookstore...go upstairs for exploring and
amazing art.
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The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetMore than a bookstore...go upstairs for exploring and
amazing art.
Food Scene
Don't let the drive in/burger stand look fool you...this place has the goods. Order the chicken plate with extra sauce, you won't be disappointed!
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Dino's Chicken & Burgers
2575 W Pico BlvdDon't let the drive in/burger stand look fool you...this place has the goods. Order the chicken plate with extra sauce, you won't be disappointed!
Tucked in the Mercado La Paloma, one of the best LA spots for food from the Oaxaca region of Mexico!
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Chichen Itza
3655 S Grand AveTucked in the Mercado La Paloma, one of the best LA spots for food from the Oaxaca region of Mexico!
Simply incredible chef creations at this wonderful
neighborhood restaurant. Very intimate and highly
recommended.
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Bäco Mercat
408 S Main StSimply incredible chef creations at this wonderful
neighborhood restaurant. Very intimate and highly
recommended.
Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose AveBreakfast here is tops.
Terroni
7605 Beverly BlvdGreat wine selection and happy hour food.
One of the other must-try Italian spots in town. I always get the Chicken Piccata, but everything here is excellent.
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Il Capriccio
1757 N Vermont AveOne of the other must-try Italian spots in town. I always get the Chicken Piccata, but everything here is excellent.
One of the best and most reasonable Italian joints in LA.
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Maccheroni Republic
332 S BroadwayOne of the best and most reasonable Italian joints in LA.
El Colmao
2328 W Pico BlvdMost authentic Cuban restaurant in LA. Order the Pollo
al Herez with a cuban coffee.
Founded in 1947, you can eat where the original Rat Pack sat down for steaks. Best cut is the Culotte, and be sure to have Alex make you a Ketel dirty martini.
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Taylor's Steak House
3361 W 8th StFounded in 1947, you can eat where the original Rat Pack sat down for steaks. Best cut is the Culotte, and be sure to have Alex make you a Ketel dirty martini.
This is the only place to go to get your gelato fix. Sample the Pistachio and Banana White Chocolate before deciding...
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Gelateria Uli
541 S Spring StThis is the only place to go to get your gelato fix. Sample the Pistachio and Banana White Chocolate before deciding...
Classic food market...try some of the original spots like
the Salvadorean place in the middle, right side when
entering of Broadway. There's always a line...
Also if you've never had vegan ramen and/or never wanted to, you have to try Ramen Hood. Incredible.
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I-Marikhi yaseGrand Central
317 S BroadwayClassic food market...try some of the original spots like
the Salvadorean place in the middle, right side when
entering of Broadway. There's always a line...
Also if you've never had vegan ramen and/or never wanted to, you have to try Ramen Hood. Incredible.
Essentials
Ralphs
645 W 9th StWhole Foods Market
788 S Grand AveCVS
4414 York Blvd